Should public transport be free?
Luxembourg becomes the first country to abolish fares for all.
In many cities, public transport is often the easiest and cheapest way to get around.
It’s more environmentally friendly because fewer petrol- and diesel-fuelled cars are on the road.
It’s also free, if you visit Luxembourg.
It’s the first country in the world to make public transport zero-cost for everyone.
Is it the solution for congestion and pollution, or will the cost of a ticket be paid in other ways?
Presenter: Nick Clark
Guests:
Gabriel Leigh – Transport correspondent for the global affairs and lifestyle magazine Monocle
Constance Carr – Senior research scientist and urban geographer at the University of Luxembourg
Sahrika Panda Bhatt – Founder trustee of the Raahgiri Foundation
Published On 2 Mar 2020